Uniden EXLI 8962 owner manual Troubleshooting, To help eliminate background

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Troubleshooting

If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first.

Symptom		Suggestion

The status light won't come on	• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the
when the handset is placed in	base unit and wall outlet.
the base unit.	• Make sure the handset is properly seated in
	the base unit.
	• Make sure the charging contacts on the hand-
	set and base unit are clean.

The audio sounds weak and/or	• Make sure that the base unit antenna is in a
scratchy.	vertical position.
	• Move the handset and or base unit to a
	different location away from metal objects or
	appliances and try again.
	• Press select/ch	to help eliminate background
	noise.
	• Make sure that you are not too far from the
	base.
Can't make or receive calls	• Check both ends of the base unit telephone
	line cord.
	• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the
	base unit and wall outlet.
	• Disconnect the AC adapter for a few minutes,
	then reconnect it.
	• Reset the digital security code (See page 39).
	• Make sure talk	is pressed.

The handset doesn't ring or	• The battery pack may be weak. Charge the
receive a page.	battery on the base unit for 15 hours.
	• The handset may be too far away from the
	base unit.
	• Place the base unit away from appliances or
	metal objects.
	• Reset the digital security code (See page 39).

The Caller ID disappears.	• The handset was picked up before the second
	ring.
	• The call was placed through a switch board.

The Caller ID does not display.	• Call your local telephone company to verify
	your Caller ID service is current.

LDM dose not work.	• Review LDM instructions on pages 26 to 29.

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Contents Exli Features IntroductionTable of contents Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit Read this first6 to 9 to10Checking the package contents StepSetting up the base unit Choose the best locationIf you want to install the base unit on the wall, see Connect the base unitChoose the dialing mode ToneTONE PulsePULSEPreparing the battery pack This position lets you see Caller ID messages on the displayCleaning the battery contacts Battery use time per chargeWhen the battery charge becomes low Entering your area code Press talk . Talk flashes on the display Making callsOn-hook dialing Mute feature Then the volume setting is displayedOff-hook dialing Dial the phone numberLast three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed RedialingOn-hook redialing Off-hook redialing Press talk Talk appears flashing on the displayAuto Talk when ringing Any key when ringingMute when ringing Any key when pagingRinger tone Ringer switchEar Speaker volume Press and hold mem until Memory Store is displayed Memory storingStoring phone numbers and names After about 2 seconds, Memory Store is displayed Number is displayed. The cursorRedial/p keys to enter the phone number On-hook dialing Memory dialingMaking calls with memory dialing Off-hook dialing Display a Programmed NumberMemory editing Editing Stored name and/or phone numberDisplayed Press mem to exit edit modeAfter about 2 seconds, Memory Memory erasing Erasing a stored name and phone numberOn-hook dial editing Deleting a phone numberMute LDM Long Distance ManagerOff-hook mute Bell in muteLDM On-hook dialing LongDst flashes on the displayLongDst appears and remains on Do not useLDM Off-hook dialing Off-hook dialingOff-hook redialing Off-hook memory dialingLDM Private Branch Exchange PBX dialing Press any key on the handset to end PagingTo locate the handset Caller ID service Setting Caller ID optionsCaller ID Press ¥or »to move the cursor to the item that is to be setWhen the telephone rings Here are some typical displaysLong Distance call settings and cancellation Viewing the Caller ID Message listDeleting information from the Caller ID list Deleting a Caller ID messagePress del Press ¥or »to select Yes orDeleting all Caller ID name/numbers Display returns to the summary screenUsing the Caller ID list Calling a party from the Caller ID listLong Distance calls Select the phone number that you want to dial. SeeStoring Caller ID messages in Memory dialing Press memIf a message has already been stored in the select Ed memory numbers location, a verification screenUsing Caller ID with call waiting service Additional information Changing the digital security codeMounting the base unit on a wall Standard wall plate mountingDirect wall plate mounting On the base unit, pull the handsetRetainer out of the slot. Rotate it clock Wise 180 degreesTo attach the beltclip To remove the beltclip Installing the beltclipHeadset installation Maintenance Battery replacement and handlingPower Failure Wipe with a soft, dry clothTroubleshooting To help eliminate backgroundSpecifications GeneralBase unit HandsetIndex W, X, Y, ZAdditional Information Uniden America Corporation